Frequently Asked Questions

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My father (who was a brand-new American), had our name shortened to Gore, from Gorewicz. "Gorewicz" is a Russian/Polish slang word that means "Easily cures depression," ironically enough.

I help people, it is fun, it is extremely challenging and it is never, ever boring. And, it is a career for a lifetime. A novelist once said, "I am going to be an even better novelist in my fifties than I am in my forties, and I will be an even better writer in my sixties than in my fifties." The same is true with being a psychotherapist.

I variously practice Structural-strategic therapy, experiential therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Bowenian therapy, and psychodynamic therapy (for long-term work) depending upon my client's individual needs. I do whatever works.

Most often, effective therapy does not accompany rigid timetables — each family, couple, and individual is unique, and deserves treatment appropriate to their needs. They also reimburse quite poorly. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, confidentiality is (at best) compromised, and (usually) disregarded altogether. Computers tend to have a lot of memory.

Yes. My practice is a solo, fee-for-service practice, and I treat my clients as I would want my own family members treated. And some of them needed a lot of treatment.

Directive and effective treatment. Immediate responses to emergencies. Fast callbacks from 9:00 AM to Midnight. The "buck" stops with me. I will do whatever it takes to help you make the emotional and behavioral changes you need to make now.

I currently charge $415.00 for Individual sessions (fifty-minute sessions). Initial Appointments, Couple's and Family Therapy sessions are $500.00 (sixty-minute sessions).

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No, I don't.

I am not on any insurance plans. Some insurance plans will pay something for out-of-network services. It is expected for you to pay for your session at the time of services.

Text Alyssa, my Billing Manager, at (404) 444-6228 — she can answer questions about fees or insurance. If you already know my fees and you're ready to get started, just call me.

1. Fast callbacks from 9:00 AM – Midnight. 2. I have spent 42 years and over 55,000 hours helping people change. I am at the "top of my game". 3. The "buck" stops with me. If you need me, I will be readily available. I will do whatever it takes to help you make the emotional and behavioral changes you need to make now.

Pretty quickly, if you so desire. It also depends on the "depth" of your problems, and on the level and intensity of your commitment to change.

I am a general practitioner. I am trained to work with young children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Here are my "unique" specialty niches: 1. Whole families, two or three generations at a time. 2. Addicts/alcoholics, both adults or teenagers. 3. Pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders, and family therapy for women with pregnancy. 4. Successful men who are not happy, and whose families are not happy, either. 5. Little kids, ages 3 to 10. I do not do "play therapy" with the child. I will see them alone for brief intervals, but I treat young children only with the involvement of the whole family.

At least the Mom, Dad, and children.

Especially if they are divorced.

I would be proud to say that a sixth specialty of mine is getting uninvolved members more involved in the lives of the "patient." No matter the age of this identified "patient."

If you want to do that, then I am not the right doctor for you. Anybody who treats children or adolescents mainly through individual therapy is doing the wrong thing.

Yes, because that group seeks therapy most often.

You are starting to bother me. No.